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  1. Rastafari - Wikipedia

    Rastafari is an Abrahamic religion that developed in Jamaica during the 1930s. It is classified as both a new religious movement and a social movement by scholars of religion.

  2. Rastafari | History, Beliefs, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 10, 2025 · Rastafari, religious and political movement, begun in Jamaica in the 1930s and adopted by many groups around the globe, that combines Protestant Christianity, mysticism, …

  3. History of Rastafari: When and how did the religion begin?

    Mar 9, 2025 · Rastafari is an Abrahamic religion and social movement that emerged in Jamaica in the 1930s, blending Christian and Afrocentric beliefs while revering Haile Selassie as a central …

  4. Rastafari - New World Encyclopedia

    The Rastafari movement (or "Rasta" for short) is a Jamaican religion that accepts Haile Selassie I, the former emperor of Ethiopia, as " Jah " (the Rasta name for God incarnate - a shortened …

  5. BBC - Religions - Rastafari: Rastafari at a glance

    This page provides an overview of the Rastafari movement including statistics, practices and history. Rastafari is a young, Africa-centred religion which developed in Jamaica in the 1930s,...

  6. Rastafarian Movement: Origin, Beliefs, and Lifestyle

    Jul 11, 2025 · Rastafari is a way of life—a philosophy, religion, and identity that speaks to liberation, African pride, spiritual consciousness, and a return to roots. The Rastafari …

  7. Rastafari: The spirit of an Afro-Jamaican renaissance - MSN

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  8. BBC - Religion: Rastafari

    Oct 9, 2009 · Rastafari is a young, Africa-centred religion which developed in Jamaica in the 1930s, following the coronation of Haile Selassie I as King of Ethiopia in 1930.

  9. Rastafarianism | Encyclopedia.com

    May 14, 2018 · From its beginning, Rastafari represented a fundamental critique of the values and institutions of Jamaican society. Rastas ’ declaration of adherence to a black messiah …

  10. History of Rastafarianism - religionfacts.com

    Aug 11, 2006 · Rastafari belief is has been heavily influenced by African tradition and culture as well as the Bible. The Rastafarian movement began with the teachings of Marcus Garvey …